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Intro:
Mei: Masayuki
he was elected as " Tokyo Gunto Kogyo Kumiai Rijicho " ( Tokyo Military Sword Manufacturers Guild Chief Director )
His name is Ko Iijima.
He was theTokyo Gunto Kogyo ex-board of directors.
He was a president of an industrial factory in Iijima(Iijima kogyo Seisaky-sho) .
Period: early Showa (around 1930s, 70 years ago)
Nagasa (cutting edge): 66.1cm (26 inch)
Sori (curve): 1.5cm
Kasane (thickness): 0.73cm
Hada (grain): ko-Itame
Hamon: Gonome midare
Kissaki: Ko-kissaki
You can check the large pics here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/katanachicago/UntitledAlbum23
Special features:
1.this blade has a gorgeous activities ( many Ahi and Yo, some obvious Kinsuji and Sunagashi)
2.there is Chikei on the blade (a clear grey short thin line along the surface grain appearing to be below the surface. Similar to kinsuji or inazuma)
3. very beautiful Koshirae: decent black lacquer saya. the fittings ( tsuba, fuchi, menuki and kashira) are all antiques. The Koshirae itself worth at least $1500.
Shipping:
Although having a preference within North America, I can ship this katana to worldwide (using EMS). The buyer is responsible for the applicable import duty and local tax. Please verify with you customs before purchase.